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Mesa Springs Healthcare Center

7171 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene, TX 796063256928080
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
89
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $8,190

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 89 certified beds with an average of 67.5 residents per day (76% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 12 deficiencies (inspected Jan 16, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $8,190 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.51 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 72.4% (high)

• Part of the The Ensign Group chain (324 facilities)

Mesa Springs Healthcare Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Abilene, Texas with 89 certified beds. It has been operating since 1996. The facility scored below average compared to Texas facilities.

Beds
89
Avg Residents/Day
67.5
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 4, 1996
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Taylor
Last Inspection
Jan 16, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
12
Weighted Score
69.0
Infection Citations
6

Deficiency Citations (25)

F0585Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Survey: Jun 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Jun 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0585Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Survey: Jan 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Jan 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Jan 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Jan 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Jan 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0770Potential for Harm

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Survey: Jan 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jan 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0813Potential for Harm

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Survey: Jan 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Nov 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jun 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Jun 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Nov 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Nov 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Actual Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Aug 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$8,190
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineOct 12, 2023
$8,190

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.07 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.95 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.49 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.51 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.98 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.23 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
72.4%
RN Turnover
62.5%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (7)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
EASTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Apr 1, 2017
FORREST HILL HEALTHCARE, INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2017
MCGREW, PAMELAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2015
MCKNIGHT, MAXEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2016
BURNAM, SOONCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2015
KEETCH, CHADCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2011
TAYLOR, STEPHENCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 1, 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Mesa Springs Healthcare Center?▾
Mesa Springs Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Mesa Springs Healthcare Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Mesa Springs Healthcare Center had 12 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 16, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $8,190 across 1 fine(s). It also has 6 infection control citation(s).
What are the staffing levels at Mesa Springs Healthcare Center?▾
Mesa Springs Healthcare Center provides 3.51 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours, 0.95 LPN hours, and 2.07 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 72.4%.
How many beds does Mesa Springs Healthcare Center have?▾
Mesa Springs Healthcare Center has 89 certified beds with an average of 67.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 76% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the The Ensign Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Mesa Springs Healthcare Center?▾
Yes, there are 10 other nursing homes in Abilene, Texas with an average rating of 2.6/5. You can compare all facilities on the Abilene nursing homes page.

Part of The Ensign Group

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